12/15/14 - OK, I know I'm suppose to focus on my kitchen and important things like appliances (what kind of gas range am I getting, domestic or professional style?), sinks (single, deep?), faucets (how high?) and other accessories to get my kitchen project started, BUT....after talking with Paul yesterday, I'm actually starting to believe the frame is going to happen!

You want proof?! Well, I was in Tony's shop last week and he had a couple of Cooper frames hanging and a Taylor sitting near by.  Tony wasn't there, but I asked Paul whether he's been in touch with him. Apparently, Paul is working kind of indirectly with a guy to get frames to Tony! The white cooper with the blue panels on his website is now or at least was hanging in Tony's shop and its been sold!

Further, Paul said he's coming over at the end of the month to not only deliver me a frame, but some others to Tony!  

So, the real important question is what kind of parts?!  Di2 is my first choice, but I didn't get the frame set up for it, so that's out. Mechanical ultegra is cheap as I've seen it at around $650 for the group. However, I'm a Campy guy! 

The good news is Ribble is discounting all their 2014 Campy Record and Chorus stuff as the 2015 has been redesigned, especially the new 4-arm crank. Since I still like the old look, that's probably the way to go. It will be a mix of Chorus and Record since some things are already sold out. Here's my parts list:

Chorus Ultra Torque crank 172.5 34/50 rings - $256.60

UT bb cups - $21.12

Record Ultra Shift shifters  - $288.73 (Chorus is $250.23)

Record rear der   - $216.82 (Chorus is $192.43, but its a 2015 model and might not be compatible with 2014 shifters)

Chorus cassette 12-29 - $124.47

Kmc chain 11 speed  - x11L is $32.02; x11XL is $47.42 (I'll probably stock up on the cheaper one!)

BUT, ribble has a xmas sale and I can get another 12% off! (discount code - xmas12) or $112.77 discount for a total of $827.04

Misc from other sites:

Record ft der (I think its like a 2004 or so) - $40

Cane Creek S3 headset black or silver - $30

Paul mini-moto v brakes - black or silver $89 each or $198/pair

Oh yeah, I have a nice C-Record seatpost, but its silver and so far everything else is black, Nitto 11cm silver stem and an Avocet saddle. I'll need to get a handlebar. Maybe another Noodle bar (44cm, $65)

So I guess the total will be $1160.04?  Wow, that's a lot! But I guess I'll have top shelf parts at discounted pricing....